Stewart Copeland, Clem Burke, Neil Peart, John Bonham, Keith Moon, Bill Ward have all given me funny feelings deep inside at various intervals of my youth.
These guys are talented on another level. This British band swept the charts . Copeland’s drumming is sheer brilliance. Andy’s riffs are precision. Their songs are all catchy . You can’t help but feel their energy. Sting ..what can you say . I must have played this song a million times in the day ..my kids were little . I think we danced around the house cause we loved this reggae beat ..yes it’s groovy !!!! Enjoy ..this is a treat ….
Andy Summers' guitar sound is unmistakable. I'd say is The Police's ID along with Sting's voice. But Stewart Copeland's drumming and Sting's bass playing are just masterful. Like Rush, or The Jam, three guys creating a compact, powerful, unique sound. "So lonely" is a rock anthem, the soundtrack of my youth...
“Woke up this morning, can’t believe what I saw. 100 billion bottles washed upon the shore. It seems I’m not alone in being alone. 100 billion castaways, looking for a home.” Wow
I think the song is about writing a song, pouring his heart out, sending it out into the world, and waiting... not knowing if it will resonate, if people will relate. Then a year later, massive success as people from all over the globe respond.
Eric Reynolds interesting take. To me it’s about depression. I struggle with my depression everyday and sometimes it does feel like your stranded on an island. However you eventually come to realize there are countless others who feel similar. To me it’s a “Being sad and lonely is okay, it happens to the best of us, just don’t let it take over.” Type of message
Stewart Copeland is on fire right from the jump on this and just when you think he can’t possibly be any better, he lets it all out as the song is ending. His drumming on this continues to amaze me and I’ve listened to this song more times than I can count over the years. Every time I listen to this I hear more of what he’s doing and I’m stunned at how good he is.
You've got it right, Jamel; it's a metaphor for loneliness and longing for connection. This was a huge hit for The Police, one of my all-time favorite bands. So lucky to have been able to see them twice in concert, and Sting once in a solo concert tour!
It's a metaphor for loneliness. And they may not have had the budget for a beach The Police, IRS and CIA are connected. The Police's drummer was American Stewart Copeland. His brother Miles managed the band for awhile. Miles founded IRS Records which brought us R.E.M. and others. Their father was in the actual CIA.
At this time, they were only just getting big. Also, in 1979, when the album came out, music videos as an idea was very new and MTV had not even started broadcasting. Hence, the extreme low budget video shot in the dressing room while they were on a packed tour. By the time Synchronicity came out, MTV was in full swing and the Police had the budget for music videos.
When Sting broke away he started a catalog of music of many genres. Incredible.I have seen him so many times the last time he was with Shaggy at House of Blues in Boston. It was AWESOME. He did a whole set of Police songs in the middle the place went WILD.
"Hole in my life" and "Can't stand losing you" The groove in those two songs is incredible. "Everything she does is magic" is the finest example of pop ear candy from the time. Amazing band.
when I lived in Anchorage Alaska I had one of the black synchronicity jackets that say The Police on the front and have the picture on the back I showed up at an after hours party and knocked and I heard someone inside freaking out saying The Police are here and a friend peeked out the peephole and said that's not the Police it's Don man he's cool. LMFAO
@@picmajik Definitely "Invisible Sun", yes, my favourite as well. It would be hilarious to watch Jamel's reaction to "Walking In Your Footsteps" & "Mother".
"Is he using this as a metaphor?" Chocked on my drink at that one. Hell yes, he is. I have to remember you havn't heard the song before. I once saw an interview with Sting about how he wrote his songs (I think it was around Ten Summoners Tales) and I distinctly remember he said, that he always started with a metaphor an worked out the lyrics with that as the center of it.
I saw The Police on their reunion tour in 2007 and they opened with this song... the crowd went absolutely BONKERS. Easily one of the top 3 concerts I've ever been to.
Damn! This was my music growing up. Especially this song. Stuart is a fantastic drummer. So, underated. Sting is the perfect voice for their sound. Just a great group all around.
You nailed it!!! Great job.... here again, this is why I only watch your reaction videos now....you get it, in most songs, there’s a hidden message and you always seek it out.
The Police and Sting are the reason I fell in love with music cuz there are so my styles fused into this band..Reggae,Punk,Rock,blues and jazz. Then with solo Sting it was the Heavy JAZZ and CLASSICAL music influences. Listen to Fortress around your Heart, Be still my beating heart, Englishman in New York, Fragile, Shape of My Heart, or It Was Probably Me... all good ones by STING.
There are people that hate Sting cuz how he left the band in its prime or how he’s a pompous douchebag and it’s understandable. Still one of my favorite musicians.
Getting there.... two you gotta play together.. “Driven to Tears” and “When the World is Running Down” played back to back... you have lots to react to with these 3 lads
Wow...you have scratched the surface of a goldmine! SO many good songs by the Police! Try “The Bed’s Too Big Without You”, “Bring On The Night”, “Canary In a Coalmine”, “Does Everyone Stare”...too many to list :D
Commenting on all the praise he receives for forming the Police as well as his excellent drumming, Stewart Copeland said, "Yeah, but I didn't write Message in a Bottle."
I love how the drummer is playing a chair, and a countertop, and whatever else, so cool. And I think you have the best insights of any reactor on TH-cam.
This has got to be one of my favorite reaction channels just in terms of your understanding of the various lyrical messages of the music you're reviewing.
Seriously Great trio. The different styles they played around with. Tops... If you want to try a bit more. Try "Canary in a Coalmine " I think you will enjoy
Backstory: members of the band were in bands called Curved Air, Last Exit, Animals. Their manager was formerly in the CI A, and his brother was the drummer. They were originally a punk band, mixing in elements of ska, reggae and jazz. Each member is now considered very influential and one of the best in their respective fields:Sting as a vocalist, bassist and songwriter/lyricist, Andy Summer as a guitarist/composer and Stewart Copeland as a drummer/ composer. All had successful careers after the breakup, with Sting being the most successful and well known. The band, along with UB40, Madness and others introduced English style reggae to the US.
I can see ur into this 80s vibe you HAVE to react to Men at work - “Down Under“ Thats their most famous song but they have soo many other amazing songs youd like em
The Police and Sting have R-A-N-G-E! Message in a Bottle is a great example of 80’s pop (but with a stealthy dose of super smart lyrical content).Tea in the Sahara is COMPLETELY different, then there’s Englishman in NY, or Fields of Gold, or Russians! All of it will catch your ear on first hearing. Second time through the lyrics, third time should send you to the interwebs to find the source/background info.
What I love is that I spent 6 yrs heavily concentrated on The Police and Sting almost 30 yrs ago and well I put their albums aside for many years so to see u experiencing them first hand brings me as much joy when I first experienced them
The first time I saw them (live) was in a little place in Kansas City. They were driving around the US in a beaten up car. They took a break and jumped down into the audience (we were at tables) to sell their albums and t-shirts. I fell in love instantly. They performed "Roxanne." A week later, I'm driving back to college, with the radio blasting. Suddenly, the DJ announces a new group from the UK who is very different from the other music being performed. Suddenly I hear "Roxxxxannnne!' come out of the speakers. I nearly went off the highway! The last time I saw them live was in Wichita, during their synchronicity tour.
Massive hit in the UK when I was 6 and oddly spacious compared to the over-busy rock that preceded it. 'Walking on the Moon' (another chart-topper here) takes that minimalism even further.
Can I get some New Order? Jamel, you're the only "reaction" I've subscribed to, based on your real authentic & even emotional response to the music (and your well deserved new found love of Weird Al)!
@@matthewdrake4385 ABSOLUTELY! I think this would be a great addition to Jamel's reactions. Jamel, you've shown your real love of all good music & I'd love to get your reaction to a new genre...I 99.999% guarantee you will love Joy Division & New Order.
The Police is considered the most technically gifted trio ever and they ruled the world. Their tour Synchroncity was the biggest tour ever and the largest of that era and before that. The police had their own signature sound lead by a one of the best songwriters called Sting.
"So Lonely" Shot and filmed mostly in Hong Kong as far as the video goes. It seems to share the tone of this tune by a lot. Stewart's little surprise ending to the video was very genuine, and still brings a smile to my face. "Walking on the Moon"... The video could not be set in any other time. Iconic. Somehow they got to film right beside NASA field stuff. I'll leave it there for now. You've got enough on your plate. :D
One of my favorite bands if all time. Stuart Copeland is an incredible drummer. All three of them are so talented. This is a band where you can react to dozens of their songs and they will all be excellent. ❤️
The Police. the most important and most influential band in my entire childhood and teenage. I grew up with them, Sting they inspired my first English lyrics at that time. I believe There's no greatest band in music history than Police. The Police is definitely for me the best band ever existed... they wrote the most iconic and mind-connecting songs ever written, every single song is a stone into a whole of majestic beauty proportion, every single song is a pearl in such a short discography... their two disks album is the best Live ever recorded, a true masterpiece. I might make a list of songs by them and might take ages to fill it up. I'm not a musician, I could have be but I'm not, and I was told they were so great they needed only 3 damn chords to compose those songs and man.... I dare you to find musically richest songs than theirs with such a simplicity. besides let's not forget Sting "on-sage" unmatched mastery... he stands right there, in the middle of the stage without doing nothing but stare into your eyes and you're hooked, man, there's no way for you to escape anymore. He's magnetic as hell. Put him together with a brilliant guitarist like Andy Summers and a Drums & Percussion God like Steward Copeland who later composed soundtracks for an impressive numbers of movies and such... I dunno man... is hard for me to not praise this trio of all wonders. Sting and The Police... the greatest!
Fascinating historical fact for these guys.. Sting explained in an interview that when they first played in the US, one of the early gigs had a showing of only a few fans. . many bands might have thought "nah, it's not worth playing" and blown the gig off, but not these guys. They did what any professional and honestly motivated band would, gathered those few fans together, all introduced one another and proceeded to play their hearts out.. One of those fans came up to them at the end of the gig, said that he was a local DJ and did they have anything they could give him to play on the radio..? They passed him a single and that airplay was a fixed point that began their career in the US.
Thanks for that recommendation- Weird how only 2 months later no one needs to go look at anything to capture the irony of this circumstance huh? But that’s also why I’m sat on TH-cam watching reaction vids to connect with other cool people. And why I had time to check out Edward Hoppers paintings and really, really like them, thank you! There’s a lot of one off works of artists i love but rare to find a new painter who’s entire style I can appreciate 🙂👍🏼
"Seems I'm not alone in being alone a hundred billion castaways looking for a home" That part especially gets me every time. A reaction to "Invisible Sun" would be awesome, a very powerful song.
I liked the police a lot, and when Sting went solo I continued to follow his music, he has put out some great music. Shape of my heart, Fragile, They Dance Alone, Desert Rose, Russians, Fields of Gold, many many more.
The Police were a mix of rock, pop and reggae. 70's and 80's saw a huge reggae (and west indian) influence in London, music, food, culture. It was a rich cultural phenomenon and deeply imprinted on an entire generation of British youngsters. This was the music I grew up with, and though my tastes lie elsewhere, these tracks feel like home.
Hey Jamel, Thanks for all the reviews of the Police. I discovered them when I was 12. You have reminded me of why I love this band so much, so thank you very much. Stay well and please keep up the reviews!
You're absolutely right, we get so caught up in ourselves and if we just worked together, we'd have the strength of a hundred million. We are never alone, in good times or in bad, and the unity being shown during this pandemic, worldwide, is bringing that to the forefront. Great song, and so poignant today.
Yeah, he's saying he was so wrapped up in his inability to connect that he didn't see everyone else is stuck on their island. I was fortunate enough to see them in fall of '83 when I was 15 as my first concert right before they broke up. Such a cool band!
That was a golden period for The Police, two number one singles and a number one album that year (1979), almost out of nowhere. They'd been touring America the previous year, bcos no one in England seemed interested. They wrote all the material for the album whilst on the road, and when they got back, things had started to pick up, their previous two singles had gotten some airplay, then as soon as they'd recorded & released this album; BAM! Instant acclaim
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Stuart Copeland is one of the great drummers of all time.
Also general musician. Composing many things for tv and movies and the Spyro soundtracks.
Yes! Also my first celeb crush at 9 years old.
Yup!!!
Yes but only if you ignore the top 10 of all time
Stewart Copeland, Clem Burke, Neil Peart, John Bonham, Keith Moon, Bill Ward have all given me funny feelings deep inside at various intervals of my youth.
Stewart Copeland is still my favorite drummer to this day. He's a HUGE reason Police songs were so good, and more upbeat.
These guys are talented on another level. This British band swept the charts . Copeland’s drumming is sheer brilliance. Andy’s riffs are precision. Their songs are all catchy . You can’t help but feel their energy. Sting ..what can you say . I must have played this song a million times in the day ..my kids were little . I think we danced around the house cause we loved this reggae beat ..yes it’s groovy !!!! Enjoy ..this is a treat ….
The perfect Police song for social distancing - "Don't Stand So Close To Me"
I love that song. That title has been on my mind for a whole week now.
genius comment😂
I've been singing that song around Tesco's for the past month!
😂hilarios👍
Technically, "Don't Stand So Close To Me" is talking about a schoolgirl who was trying to seduce one of her teachers
Andy Summers' guitar sound is unmistakable. I'd say is The Police's ID along with Sting's voice. But Stewart Copeland's drumming and Sting's bass playing are just masterful. Like Rush, or The Jam, three guys creating a compact, powerful, unique sound.
"So lonely" is a rock anthem, the soundtrack of my youth...
Andy Summers used to be in Eric Burdon And The Animals.
.....and ZZ Top and Cream.....
He can even drum on a shelf
And, just like that, we need a reaction to Town Called Malice...
You could say, he's a real "Guitar Hero" *Mwa ha ha*
“Woke up this morning, can’t believe what I saw. 100 billion bottles washed upon the shore. It seems I’m not alone in being alone. 100 billion castaways, looking for a home.” Wow
I think the song is about writing a song, pouring his heart out, sending it out into the world, and waiting... not knowing if it will resonate, if people will relate. Then a year later, massive success as people from all over the globe respond.
We’re all together feeling alone.
Andrew T I’m all alone until I watch a video with my only friend Jamel.
don’t believe what I saw
Eric Reynolds interesting take. To me it’s about depression. I struggle with my depression everyday and sometimes it does feel like your stranded on an island. However you eventually come to realize there are countless others who feel similar. To me it’s a “Being sad and lonely is okay, it happens to the best of us, just don’t let it take over.” Type of message
"LOVE CAN MEND YOUR LIFE BUT LOVE CAN BREAK YOUR HEART" what a line
Stewart Copeland is on fire right from the jump on this and just when you think he can’t possibly be any better, he lets it all out as the song is ending. His drumming on this continues to amaze me and I’ve listened to this song more times than I can count over the years. Every time I listen to this I hear more of what he’s doing and I’m stunned at how good he is.
You've got it right, Jamel; it's a metaphor for loneliness and longing for connection. This was a huge hit for The Police, one of my all-time favorite bands. So lucky to have been able to see them twice in concert, and Sting once in a solo concert tour!
One of the greatest pop songs ever written. Killer guitar riff, amazing drums, great bassline and stunning dynamics
when this first came out Copeland's drumming just blew me away. my god.
Not many bands out there who could do so much with just 3 instruments: a drum, a base and a guitar
And that voice!
Rush is pretty much this! And of course Cream! These 3 bands rock!
Who is my favorite 3 piece band? Cream or The Police? It's the Police!!!
@@IAmInfinitus208 Rush just a 3 piece? Is that true?
Guess you never listened to Rush.....greatest 3 pc. band ever. I love the Police, but they don't even come close.
"Groovy as hell!" And I agree.
It's a metaphor for loneliness. And they may not have had the budget for a beach
The Police, IRS and CIA are connected. The Police's drummer was American Stewart Copeland. His brother Miles managed the band for awhile. Miles founded IRS Records which brought us R.E.M. and others. Their father was in the actual CIA.
They didn't need a beach, we all have our own beach wherever we are, yeah? Man is an island, and all.
So much sound and energy from such a tight 3 piece group. They are musical talent that’s unmistakable and timeless.
At this time, they were only just getting big. Also, in 1979, when the album came out, music videos as an idea was very new and MTV had not even started broadcasting. Hence, the extreme low budget video shot in the dressing room while they were on a packed tour. By the time Synchronicity came out, MTV was in full swing and the Police had the budget for music videos.
Perfectly stated. "Synchronicity II" is a good example of a full-production video.
“When the world is running down” probably my favorite track by the police, it’s aged well in my opinion
it was running down the as well. its been a process to be sure.
What's this VCR he's talking about 😁? It's probably my favorite song as well....but hard to choose
That was really good too
I’ve been quoting this song a lot lately
One of my favorite driving tunes!! Such a damn good song
"Spirits In The Material World", "King of Pain", and "Synchronicity II".
And Walking on the Moon, and Invisible Sun ...
...and Driven To Tears
Synchronicity 2 is my favorite song from The Police.....reeedikulus.
Synchronicity II yes definitely, but not without the official music video for it.
Or Next to you or Invisible Sun.
One song I really like is "De do do do de da da da" I relate to the lyrics.
Don't we all lol
I think he’s saying watch how you say things because it can always sound wrong. So he just says De do do do de da da da
You HAVE TO react to “Spirits in the material world” brother
And “wrapped around your finger”
And “can’t stand losing you”
And Walking on the Moon, and Invisible Sun ...
YEs! Spirits in the material world is my favorite police song
And don't forget Roxanne....
He already did Roxanne didn't he? I'm pretty sure he did it first.
@@somethingyousaid5059 yes he did.
Check out Walking on the moon from the Police
Joseph seavey yessssssss ✊🏼
I hear giant steps are what you take there.
My anthem!
I love Stewart Copeland on the drums!
'Seems I'm not alone in being alone' almost became a mantra for me as the teens hit...
“Woke up this morning don’t believe what I saw, hundred million bottles washed up on the shore”...brilliant lyrics
I actually adore this song. It reminds me of depression.
You feel so alone. But talking to other people, they feel the same. We're all alone together.
Yes; it’s so hard to put yourself out there and make yourself vulnerable, but it’s the only way to find others who are feeling the same.
I forget sometimes how good of a guitarist Sting is. He's one of the few that played both bass and sang lead.
When Sting broke away he started a catalog of music of many genres. Incredible.I have seen him so many times the last time he was with Shaggy at House of Blues in Boston. It was AWESOME. He did a whole set of Police songs in the middle the place went WILD.
I can't stand losing, is one of their songs you will appreciate.
"Hole in my life" and "Can't stand losing you"
The groove in those two songs is incredible.
"Everything she does is magic" is the finest example of pop ear candy from the time.
Amazing band.
when I lived in Anchorage Alaska I had one of the black synchronicity jackets that say The Police on the front and have the picture on the back I showed up at an after hours party and knocked and I heard someone inside freaking out saying The Police are here and a friend peeked out the peephole and said that's not the Police it's Don man he's cool. LMFAO
Awesome story. I could hear the whole dialogue in my head. LOL
They were kings of the world . Had suttle undertones and stories . Brilliant group. A hit machine
The song I haven’t seen requested yet is Invisible Sun. Also, all the already requested ones too. You can’t go wrong with The Police.
Invisible Sun is my favorite Police song. Synchronicity II is another one I love
@@picmajik Definitely "Invisible Sun", yes, my favourite as well. It would be hilarious to watch Jamel's reaction to "Walking In Your Footsteps" & "Mother".
Ghosts in the Machine is my favourite album.
There is a great version of Invisible Sun that Sting and Bono perform live at an Amnesty International concert.
"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" and "Don't Stand So Close to Me" and "King of Pain" and "Spirits in the Material World."
"Walking on the Moon", "every little thing she does is magic" and "dont stand so close to me"!
"When The World Is Running Down" and "I Can't Stand Losing", you won't be sorry. You are correct in your interpretation of the metaphor.
You’ll like Walking On The Moon, and Can’t Stand Losing You. This one is a song of hope. Sting, himself has quite a but of music himself.
King of Pain k i n g o f p a i n police
@@allendixon1466 🔥🔥🔥!
"Is he using this as a metaphor?"
Chocked on my drink at that one. Hell yes, he is. I have to remember you havn't heard the song before.
I once saw an interview with Sting about how he wrote his songs (I think it was around Ten Summoners Tales) and I distinctly remember he said, that he always started with a metaphor an worked out the lyrics with that as the center of it.
When you listen the police you listen one of best drums in the history
I saw The Police on their reunion tour in 2007 and they opened with this song... the crowd went absolutely BONKERS. Easily one of the top 3 concerts I've ever been to.
King of Pain, Synchronicity II, Walking on the Moon - there's so many good ones!
Now here is the food we want.....they're amazing
"Wrapped Around Your Finger".
Euphoric groove.
Have a great day man.
Damn! This was my music growing up. Especially this song. Stuart is a fantastic drummer. So, underated. Sting is the perfect voice for their sound. Just a great group all around.
You nailed it!!! Great job.... here again, this is why I only watch your reaction videos now....you get it, in most songs, there’s a hidden message and you always seek it out.
The Police, another rare 3 member band that makes awesome music.
Stewart Copeland is the bomb. Period. He’s my favorite Constable.
The Police and Sting are the reason I fell in love with music cuz there are so my styles fused into this band..Reggae,Punk,Rock,blues and jazz. Then with solo Sting it was the Heavy JAZZ and CLASSICAL music influences. Listen to Fortress around your Heart, Be still my beating heart, Englishman in New York, Fragile, Shape of My Heart, or It Was Probably Me... all good ones by STING.
There are people that hate Sting cuz how he left the band in its prime or how he’s a pompous douchebag and it’s understandable. Still one of my favorite musicians.
Spirits in the Material World is easily my favourite Police song.
Sending out an SOS is saying “calling out for help”
Getting there.... two you gotta play together..
“Driven to Tears” and “When the World is Running Down” played back to back...
you have lots to react to with these 3 lads
Yes ! TY.
@@kristiwheels9381 couldn't agree more!!
Add "walking on the moon" for a nice trifecta
@@chrisblankenship9911 ;~)
@@cshude ;~)
Wow...you have scratched the surface of a goldmine! SO many good songs by the Police! Try “The Bed’s Too Big Without You”, “Bring On The Night”, “Canary In a Coalmine”, “Does Everyone Stare”...too many to list :D
Commenting on all the praise he receives for forming the Police as well as his excellent drumming, Stewart Copeland said, "Yeah, but I didn't write Message in a Bottle."
The Cars and the Police were very influential at the beginning of the 80's.
@Judi Dipillo I was an early adopter of INXS.
@Judi Dipillo I bought an EP photo album of "The One Thing." Still have it. Can't remember what was on the other side.
@Judi Dipillo Lost interest once they became popular.
Q: "What's your favorite Police song"?
A: "Yes".
I love how the drummer is playing a chair, and a countertop, and whatever else, so cool. And I think you have the best insights of any reactor on TH-cam.
This has got to be one of my favorite reaction channels just in terms of your understanding of the various lyrical messages of the music you're reviewing.
gotta do walking on the moon next
Sage Kingdom absolutely......✊🏼
Time in a bottle by Jim Croce
Alan Whetstone + 1 on that request!
Wew yeah jim croce rabbit hole por favor
@@kevingruenofficial Operator is Croce's best.
@@DanFan2042 Photographs and Memories, Workin' at the carwash blues, and Rollerderby queen also
Wow talk about an artist that doesn't get enough recognition. Grew up on his music.
Cant Stand Losing You is a fantastic song you NEED to hear.
That bass was thumping like my foot on the floor, as I sit here chilling and watching the reaction.
Seriously Great trio. The different styles they played around with.
Tops...
If you want to try a bit more. Try "Canary in a Coalmine " I think you will enjoy
I love that song. I also love man in a suitcase!
Love this song! Happy Easter and hope you are doing well during this difficult time.
Backstory: members of the band were in bands called Curved Air, Last Exit, Animals. Their manager was formerly in the CI A, and his brother was the drummer. They were originally a punk band, mixing in elements of ska, reggae and jazz. Each member is now considered very influential and one of the best in their respective fields:Sting as a vocalist, bassist and songwriter/lyricist, Andy Summer as a guitarist/composer and Stewart Copeland as a drummer/ composer. All had successful careers after the breakup, with Sting being the most successful and well known. The band, along with UB40, Madness and others introduced English style reggae to the US.
Every Breath You Take is a masterpiece by the police. One of my favorite songs of all time.
I can see ur into this 80s vibe you HAVE to react to Men at work - “Down Under“ Thats their most famous song but they have soo many other amazing songs youd like em
Overkill by Men at Work also great
Australia national anthem, Shintaro is awesome
It's a Mistake is another good one of theirs
That tune gets every Aussie up on the floor it's a total Anthem for them
The Police and Sting have R-A-N-G-E! Message in a Bottle is a great example of 80’s pop (but with a stealthy dose of super smart lyrical content).Tea in the Sahara is COMPLETELY different, then there’s Englishman in NY, or Fields of Gold, or Russians! All of it will catch your ear on first hearing. Second time through the lyrics, third time should send you to the interwebs to find the source/background info.
Cherryll Cooper is it pop, or reggae?
Jimmy Mac yes! A clever reggae structure, interwoven with a catchy pop vibe, and a philosophical lyric line.
@@jimmymac4559 it's a weird reggae, pop, jazz and punk fusion that somehow works
Sting's songwriting is incredible. One of the best in my opinion. And it's always songs with MEANING!
What I love is that I spent 6 yrs heavily concentrated on The Police and Sting almost 30 yrs ago and well I put their albums aside for many years so to see u experiencing them first hand brings me as much joy when I first experienced them
The first time I saw them (live) was in a little place in Kansas City. They were driving around the US in a beaten up car. They took a break and jumped down into the audience (we were at tables) to sell their albums and t-shirts. I fell in love instantly. They performed "Roxanne." A week later, I'm driving back to college, with the radio blasting. Suddenly, the DJ announces a new group from the UK who is very different from the other music being performed. Suddenly I hear "Roxxxxannnne!' come out of the speakers. I nearly went off the highway! The last time I saw them live was in Wichita, during their synchronicity tour.
Massive hit in the UK when I was 6 and oddly spacious compared to the over-busy rock that preceded it. 'Walking on the Moon' (another chart-topper here) takes that minimalism even further.
Can I get some New Order?
Jamel, you're the only "reaction" I've subscribed to, based on your real authentic & even emotional response to the music (and your well deserved new found love of Weird Al)!
Hell yeah. What he said. 👆👆👆
New order blue Monday. How about Joy Division too, Love Will tear us apart?
@@matthewdrake4385 ABSOLUTELY!
I think this would be a great addition to Jamel's reactions.
Jamel, you've shown your real love of all good music & I'd love to get your reaction to a new genre...I 99.999% guarantee you will love Joy Division & New Order.
Regret, True Faith, and Shellshock by New Order
You need to start with Joy Division before you can start on New Order
I love the guitar riffs on this song so much!
Andy Summers doesn't get the credit he deserves.
@@lucetteketley9114 he definitely gets it from me
The Police is considered the most technically gifted trio ever and they ruled the world. Their tour Synchroncity was the biggest tour ever and the largest of that era and before that. The police had their own signature sound lead by a one of the best songwriters called Sting.
"So Lonely" Shot and filmed mostly in Hong Kong as far as the video goes. It seems to share the tone of this tune by a lot. Stewart's little surprise ending to the video was very genuine, and still brings a smile to my face.
"Walking on the Moon"... The video could not be set in any other time. Iconic. Somehow they got to film right beside NASA field stuff.
I'll leave it there for now. You've got enough on your plate. :D
Walking on the Moon
Canary in a Coalmine
Voices Inside my Head
Da Do Do Do
Ring Around my Finger
WAYYYY too many to list
WOW! This guy figured out it's a metaphor for the loneliness we all experience as humans! Look at you go! 😘 🎼🎶👨🏽🎤💓
One of my favorite bands if all time. Stuart Copeland is an incredible drummer. All three of them are so talented. This is a band where you can react to dozens of their songs and they will all be excellent. ❤️
good groove is "WALKING ON THE MOON"
Make sure you grab “Walking On The Moon” while you’re exploring their catalogue.
The Police. the most important and most influential band in my entire childhood and teenage. I grew up with them, Sting they inspired my first English lyrics at that time.
I believe There's no greatest band in music history than Police. The Police is definitely for me the best band ever existed... they wrote the most iconic and mind-connecting songs ever written, every single song is a stone into a whole of majestic beauty proportion, every single song is a pearl in such a short discography... their two disks album is the best Live ever recorded, a true masterpiece. I might make a list of songs by them and might take ages to fill it up.
I'm not a musician, I could have be but I'm not, and I was told they were so great they needed only 3 damn chords to compose those songs and man.... I dare you to find musically richest songs than theirs with such a simplicity. besides let's not forget Sting "on-sage" unmatched mastery... he stands right there, in the middle of the stage without doing nothing but stare into your eyes and you're hooked, man, there's no way for you to escape anymore. He's magnetic as hell. Put him together with a brilliant guitarist like Andy Summers and a Drums & Percussion God like Steward Copeland who later composed soundtracks for an impressive numbers of movies and such... I dunno man... is hard for me to not praise this trio of all wonders. Sting and The Police... the greatest!
Fascinating historical fact for these guys.. Sting explained in an interview that when they first played in the US, one of the early gigs had a showing of only a few fans. . many bands might have thought "nah, it's not worth playing" and blown the gig off, but not these guys. They did what any professional and honestly motivated band would, gathered those few fans together, all introduced one another and proceeded to play their hearts out.. One of those fans came up to them at the end of the gig, said that he was a local DJ and did they have anything they could give him to play on the radio..? They passed him a single and that airplay was a fixed point that began their career in the US.
Steward Copeland " The Rythmatist"
Think about cities: lonely
People crowded together. I invite you to look at Edward Hopper’s paintings: captures the irony of this circumstance
Thanks for that recommendation- Weird how only 2 months later no one needs to go look at anything to capture the irony of this circumstance huh? But that’s also why I’m sat on TH-cam watching reaction vids to connect with other cool people. And why I had time to check out Edward Hoppers paintings and really, really like them, thank you! There’s a lot of one off works of artists i love but rare to find a new painter who’s entire style I can appreciate 🙂👍🏼
"Seems I'm not alone in being alone
a hundred billion castaways looking for a home"
That part especially gets me every time.
A reaction to "Invisible Sun" would be awesome, a very powerful song.
I liked the police a lot, and when Sting went solo I continued to follow his music, he has put out some great music. Shape of my heart, Fragile, They Dance Alone, Desert Rose, Russians, Fields of Gold, many many more.
This almost has like a Jamaican sound influence. Great beat and drums. Try Every Breath You Take
Definitely sampled by Rap Singers!
The Police were a mix of rock, pop and reggae. 70's and 80's saw a huge reggae (and west indian) influence in London, music, food, culture. It was a rich cultural phenomenon and deeply imprinted on an entire generation of British youngsters. This was the music I grew up with, and though my tastes lie elsewhere, these tracks feel like home.
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Hey Jamel, Thanks for all the reviews of the Police. I discovered them when I was 12. You have reminded me of why I love this band so much, so thank you very much. Stay well and please keep up the reviews!
Back in the day I saw the Police live its still one of the best concerts Ive attended.
" A hundred million castaways looking for a home".
Seems we're not alone in being alone.
Need to listen to King of Pain.
Guaranteed Voices Inside My Head and Driven to Tears will have you pausing every ten seconds. Amazing music and playing.
You're absolutely right, we get so caught up in ourselves and if we just worked together, we'd have the strength of a hundred million. We are never alone, in good times or in bad, and the unity being shown during this pandemic, worldwide, is bringing that to the forefront. Great song, and so poignant today.
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You should react to Sting - "Desert Rose"
Try "The Beds to big with out you" "Shadows in the Rain" and and "walking on the moon" if you want to get your reggae on.
Yeah, he's saying he was so wrapped up in his inability to connect that he didn't see everyone else is stuck on their island. I was fortunate enough to see them in fall of '83 when I was 15 as my first concert right before they broke up. Such a cool band!
Makes me remember the 80s..good music
What in the guitar hero is this right here?😂🤟🏽
Hard as hell to play on a real guitar - mad finger stretches needed. Andy Summers is quite unorthodox.
Tony Mazzoni yup 👍🏽
@@phoenixtrades150 Yes agreed, it almost gets to the point of overdoing it
just to be obnoxious. Summers the guitar troll.
Can you react to Ángela Aguilar ?
Se sings beautiful!!
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That was a golden period for The Police, two number one singles and a number one album that year (1979), almost out of nowhere. They'd been touring America the previous year, bcos no one in England seemed interested. They wrote all the material for the album whilst on the road, and when they got back, things had started to pick up, their previous two singles had gotten some airplay, then as soon as they'd recorded & released this album; BAM!
Instant acclaim
This song just rocks!! Love the reaction! Peace out!!